Day: February 18, 2022

Gov Sani Bello tasks Corps Members on Nation Building

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The Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has charged Corps members deployed to the State to keep the flag of the scheme flying by contributing positively to the development of Nigeria. Governor Sani Bello gave the charge at the passing out ceremony of the 2021 Batch ‘A’ Stream 1 Corps members held at the 123 quarters parade ground, Minna. The Governor who was represented by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane enjoined the Corps members to allow the lessons of selflessness and humility learned during their…

NIFAAS reiterates commitment to provide advisory services to Rural Dwellers, says majority are farmers

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The Nigerian Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services ( NIFAAS) has reiterated its commitment to provide effective advisory services to the rural dwellers who are majorly Farmers in the country. This was disclosed by the President of the Forum, Prof. Dele Tologbonse at the inaugural meeting of it’s new Executive Committee in Abuja. Prof. Tologbonse further revealed that members of the Forum are scattered all over the country in order to provide advisory services to the peasant farmers. According to the National President, “this feat would be achieved by collaborating with…

EMAN congratulates National Defence College Provost,Prof. Adam Ahmad Abere

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The National Executive Council of El-Birru Muslim Association of Nigeria (EMAN), on behalf of its members has rejoiced with Prof. Adam Ahmad Abere on his confirmation as Provost National Defence College (NDC),Abuja by President Muhammadu Buhari whom the group described as a President that belong to everybody. EMAN in a statement jointly signed by Arc. Abdulyakeen Mamman ,National Ameer and Salahudeen Ustaz Yunus,National Secretary said Prof. Ahmad Abere appointment came at a crucial period in the life of the Nation during which his wealth of experience, wisdom, intellectual capacity and…

Nigerians gather for Joint Conference Seeking Increased Youth Participation in Governance

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Four leading civic society groups in the country have concluded plans for a nationwide activity geared towards sensitizing Nigerian youths to participate more in governance and the political process. The project will commence in the Southeast with a ‘Nigeria Youth Conference & Debate Tournament’ scheduled for the 23rd – 26th of March 2022 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. The theme for the Conference is, ‘Towards Increased Youth Participation in Governance.’ The organisers of the youth conference are, Online Publishers Association of Nigeria, OPAN, The Nigeria Citizens Initiative…

COVID-19 RDT Test compulsory for all camp participants – NYSC DG …. Call-up-letters out on Sunday

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All the Prospective Corps Members and other Camp participants for the 2022 Batch ‘A’ Orientation Exercise would undergo compulsory COVID-19 RDT Test, and only those that test negative would be allowed entry into the camps. NYSC Director-General, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim disclosed this today during a live joint webinar by NYSC/NCDC organised for the 2022 Batch ‘A’ Prospective Corps Members. The DG disclosed that those that test positive to COVID-19 would be handed over to the NCDC and State Ministry of Health Officials for treatment. General lbrahim revealed that the…

ASURI ,CSOs urge Lawmakers to make laws that will provide funds for research work

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The Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI) and the Coalition of Civil Societies have called on the legislators to intervene in research funding by enacting enabling laws to support researchers.   In a joint memorandum by the two bodies which was submitted to the Senate Committee on Science and Technology’s public hearing on the “National Research and Innovations Council (NRIC) Establishment bill, 2022, they said, research activities was grossly underfunded in Nigeria. ASURI/CSOs pointed out that the neglect of research by successive administration was the reason for poverty in…

FG hands over 5G Spectrum allocation to NCC … As Minister, others applaud transparent auction of spectrum

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The Federal Government has officially handed over the spectrum allocation for Fifth Generation (5G) deployment in the country to the Nigerian Communications Commission. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, who is also the Chairman, National Frequency Management Council (NFMC), presented the official document on the 3.5GHz spectrum allocation to the Commission at a public event which took place at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja on Thursday, February 17, 2022. The 5G spectrum allocation document was received by the Chairman, NCC Board of Commissioners, Prof. Adeolu Akande,…